The year 2023 saw life going back to normalcy, with the pandemic coming to an end, with social gatherings including weddings and special occasions reclaiming their place. There is a yearning for connection and more value placed on family and traditions. Nowadays events are intimate but extravagant gatherings, making weddings even more special than ever before.
As you plan your wedding in 2023, there is much to consider. Here are some of the best wedding trends straight from experts to help you execute your big day to perfection.

A wedding theme is about seamlessly executing a concept that is personal to the couple throughout the various rituals and ceremonies. Every wedding has a theme that ties various aspects of the wedding together—and a theme is not only just colours and patterns. Décor for the table or bar area such as drinkware, table runners, placemats, linens and napkins is a great way to accentuate the theme of a wedding

When choosing your wedding theme for 2023 consider the following:

 

  • It’s all about celebrating your cultural background at your wedding. There are always ways to accentuate the little detail or include rituals to make it special to the couple.
  • The wedding theme should be a reflection of the couple, personal to you both —guests will love this detail!

 

Here are the trendiest wedding themes curated to help you plan an out-of-this-world celebration of your big day.

 

DECONSTRUCTED LUXURY

The Big fat Indian Wedding was always the norm and the rule, but with the pandemic, celebrations have become less lavish, culminating in the 2023 wedding theme that is Deconstructed Luxury. In the past two years, people are choosing
to have more intimate celebrations with family and friends versus extravagance. The laidback approach, a combination of informal with understated luxury has slowly started gaining popularity. Couples value more personal touches than formal ones.

 

Deconstructed Luxury accentuates styles that is more informal and laidback with a hint of opulence. Long table runners gather at the bottom instead of fitting to the table, chairs are unadorned, and the bride choosing an A-line dress instead of a big ball gown.

 

 

RUSTIC WEDDING THEME

A rustic wedding has been popular for 2023 as a fall wedding theme which includes, rustic decor with simple, natural decorations. Wooden furniture, signs, and décor with plenty of floral arrangements and greenery. Decorating the venue with tin lanterns, wooden vases, mason jars, wooden pallets and painted windows. The Rustic Wedding theme focuses on a relaxed, casual ceremony and reception. Natural textures and earth-toned prints. Rustic weddings can be held in the backyard, on the beach, or on the farm

 

VINTAGE WEDDING THEME

A Vintage Wedding mainly combines the glamour and the vibe of old-world styles with classic, elegant details. Vintage weddings are usually hosted at venues with classic architecture with antique furniture and decor. Vintage styles include classic, distressed and timeless décor. Decorating tables with linen table runners paired with vintage crystal glasses or lace tablecloths. Using vintage elements like lanterns that are suspended from the ceiling, old suitcases, vintage bottles and brass cutlery decor. Repurposing fruit baskets to hold your floral arrangements. Accentuate a flower bouquet with antique pearls or family heirlooms or brooches. Retro-inspired wedding dress and hairstyle which exudes vintage glamour.

 

MODERN TROPICAL WEDDING THEME

Modern Tropical is another popular summer wedding theme which is typically hosted at the beachside, but it’s gaining in popularity with couples in 2023. Modern Tropical Weddings is adding a modern touch to the classic tropical wedding.

A modern tropical wedding theme typically includes elements such as exotic floral arrangements with wedding colors that are vibrant. The decor uses greenery but with subtle tropical leaves in combination with fruits and candles Decorate with printed table runners and textured place settings to elevate table settings with tropical rattan lanterns. When executed well, a modern tropical wedding is just as stunning on the beach as it is in the backyard